The purpose of the Local Orders Policy is to specify the criteria which Council must take into consideration in determining whether or not to give an Order under Section 124 of the Local Government Act.

The policy addresses many types of Orders, but the most common include the keeping of birds and animals (e.g. cats, dogs, livestock and more) and the keeping of safe and healthy land and premises (i.e. excess vegetation).

The Objectives are to:

• To promote an integrated framework for dealing with Orders;
• To ensure consistency and fairness in the manner in which the Council gives Orders;
• To make the Council’s policies and requirements for Orders readily accessible and understandable to the public; and
• To establish a system of community participation which can effectively resolve disputes and conflicts as they arise.